Question

a nurse is caring for a client who has chronic venous insufficiency and a prescription for thigh - high compression stockings. which of the following actions should the nurse take? a elevate the clients legs for 10 min, two to three times daily while wearing stockings. b apply the stockings to the client in the morning upon awakening and before getting out of bed. c roll the stockings down to the clients knees to relieve discomfort on the legs. d remove the stockings while out of bed for 1 hr, four times a day, to allow the clients legs to rest.

Explanation:

Compression stockings for chronic venous insufficiency should be applied in the morning upon awakening and before getting out of bed. Elevating legs while wearing stockings (Option A) is not the key correct action here. Rolling stockings down (Option C) is incorrect as it disrupts proper compression. Removing stockings frequently (Option D) is not the standard practice. Applying in the morning (Option B) helps prevent venous stasis as the legs are less edematous at that time.

Answer:

B. Apply the stockings to the client in the morning upon awakening and before getting out of bed.